Quote: leeds owl "I think you make a bold statement claiming that "only one of us will make the top 8". How about neither team making the top 8 ? You beat us in a tight game last night, don't let it go to your head. Only Watkins would be a certain starter in the backs if we had a full squad to pick from.Hardaker, Tom Briscoe, Moon, Hall and McGuire would all have played, and we had 4 forwards out that would have started if fit. The Million Pound game is not something that will concern Leeds, when we get something like a squad available, we have enough to finish top 3 in the middle 8's. Your claim that either club will not see a Challenge Cup exit rendering subsequent games meaningless, is something that the money men at either club will trot out. The cold hard facts are that not many spectators will look forward to paying out good money to watch either club play the likes of Fev at home. If the lack of atmosphere amongst your fans last night was anything to go by, many have given up this season already.'"
It's not a bold statement. I feel that they won't both make the top 8- only one of us or indeed neither. Only watkins a certain starter? if I were you I'd drop Watkins he's an absolute pile of pants this season - the German looks much better. I'd be looking to move hall on too. The million pound game should concern Leeds. There's no guarantee that you will get anything like a squad available- and if they are continually rushed back they won't be 100% you don't have the leadership to necessarily pull things out of the bag like you may have done in the past in the million pound game. Leigh almost did a number on you before so any championship side will fancy their chances with nothing to lose. Pressure on Leeds.
I disagree that spectators won't turn up- theyve turned up against 3 of the teams already and they will be more hopeful of a win against the others and interested to look at other teams. perhaps Leeds fans are more fickle.
